This course workbook is designed to introduce readers to the fundamentals of emergency exercise design and to prepare readers to design and conduct an in-house emergency exercise training course of their own. The workbook addresses the value of conducting emergency exercises, details the components of an emergency exercise program, and walks through the exercise development process, focusing on the three main types of exercises: tabletop, functional, and full-scale exercises. In addition to activities, quizzes, and answers, the book includes an exercise-design toolbox containing exercise examples and templates. The workbook can be used for courses in organizations including government agencies, volunteer agencies, and private sector entities engaged in emergency planning and training for man-made and natural disasters and emergencies. Annotation 2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
